I think most people do not realize that you have to do a tower update on your phone at least once a month. (*228, send, option #2) Garnet Rd. and the Harpswell area do not get that great of reception, but finally Harpswell agreed to let Verizon Wireless put a tower up. The reception will be improving very soon. I have had cell service through AT&T and US Cellular, Verizon is better by far. Plus if something happens to your cell Verizon can usually fix it right then and there. Other carriers, you lose your cell for a week while they send it off to the manufacturer.

I have traveled throughout Maine (not in far north though). My reception has been generally good even inland and way downeast. Sometimes lose calls and reception can suffer in large buildings.

Has imporved in the brunswick area this past year. all abouve ground locations in house are now o.k.

Even with a strong signal sound quality is poor and it is often tricky to decipher phone conversations. Frequently drops calls inside my home and if I am in a large building (Walmart, etc.) I can forget about reception unless I go outside. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if Cingular (AT&T) would be any better.

Works sometimes, but hardly ever

I live 3 miles from the Verizon store and have no reception at home. Harpswell area (just to our south)is not serviced either. Totally aggravation with Verizon for continually telling me "we are aware of the problem." It has been YEARS and still no service in this area. I guess no Verizon execs live around here.

Consistently drops on I 295 mile 23 through mile 26

Service drops southbound on I-295 at mile-marker 43.

Horrible reception in Brunswick and on base. No reception at home. AT&T will not cancel contract without $175 per phone fee. Definitely do not recommend them for this area.

always drops out